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Nitenpyram is used for the control of the fleas on dogs and cats. It kills adult fleas. You may also need to control the larval stages of fleas in the environment.
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Nitroscanate is used to control roundworms and some types of tapeworms in dogs. Your veterinary surgeon will advise a deworming programme for your pet.
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Nizatidine is used for stomach or intestinal ulcers. Reduced gastric acid production allows an ulcer to heal. Nizatidine has also been used to treat gastritis and other reflux and hypersecretory conditions.
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NSAIDs are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They are used to treat mild to moderate pain, to reduce inflammation and to reduce fever.
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Interferons help the body to mount a defence against infections such as viruses. Omega Interferon is used in conjunction with fluid therapy and other supportive therapy for the treatment of parvovirus infection in dogs.
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Oral hygiene preparations include dentifrice, toothpaste and dental paste or solution. Most contain an inorganic abrasive and chlorhexidine. These products are used to prevent dental plaque and gum disease.
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Osaterone acetate is used in male dogs for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy. This means an increase in size of the prostate gland and this increase in size is not due to cancer.
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Osteoarthritis commonly occurs in older cats but the importance of this disease has only recently been recognised. This is because it can be difficult to see the signs of arthritis in cats as they are not taken out for walks (like dogs) and are very adaptive.
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Infection of the external ear canal (outer ear) by mites, bacteria or yeast, is one of the most common types of infections seen in dogs.
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Even when undergoing relatively routine procedures such as neutering the assessment of pain and its control are very important for your dog.